Free Web NovelChapter 2624: Chapter 2627: How Could This Happen
"They’re out!"
"A hundred people!"
"The Five Great Families are truly powerful!"
"All fifteen made it through, this..."
As the hundred emerged, a tumult erupted on the plaza. The crowd around them stared at the hundred men and women standing at the front of the plaza with eyes full of envy.
The top hundred in the Alchemy Dao competition, these people were destined to be known in Canglan City. Although it was only a competition of Primordial Spirit Power, it remains one of the two basic foundations for a Pill Master.
Spiritual Fire can be obtained again, Alchemy Technique can be further improved, but the refinement of the Primordial Spirit is not something that can be done at will. Some people are inherently unable to refine the Primordial Spirit like Pill Masters do, otherwise, those in the Unity Realm Stage would all become Pill Masters!
When the hundred appeared, they immediately formed into five groups, which was also the result of a random distribution by the Lingyuan Mirror.
Before entering the Lingyuan Mirror, no one knew who they would be grouped with. Even in the Lingyuan Mirror, it was impossible to see all the members of one’s group since only ten victories were needed to advance.
Once everyone emerged, they began to size each other up.
After coming out, the five groups were arranged by the Lingyuan Mirror according to their rankings. Once the Primordial Spirit Power returned to the body, one only needed to stand according to the guidance of the Lingyuan Mirror.
The leader of each group would naturally be the first place of that group.
At this moment, the five prominent leaders were also sizing each other up.
Jiang Chen glanced at the four others, slightly surprised that he was the first to emerge, standing in the center position of the group. But after emerging, instead of waiting idly for others, he sat cross-legged to restore his spent Primordial Spirit Power.
It wasn’t until the shouts of the surrounding crowd resounded that he stood up to assess his opponents.
To his left, a person was glaring at him hostilely; it was Feng Qianwu of the Feng Family. To Feng Qianwu’s left stood Lei Cheng of the Lei Family.
These two were not unexpected, but he was surprised by the two on his right. Longteng of the Long Family was the second to emerge, and the first of the rightmost group was a stranger, not someone from the Five Great Families, but a middle-aged man.
"Cheng Tao of the Cheng Family."
The middle-aged man, noticing Jiang Chen’s gaze, chuckled and introduced himself, "I’ve heard that Mr Jiang’s Primordial Spirit Power is extraordinarily refined, so your Alchemy Technique must be superb as well. I look forward to witnessing your prowess in the third round!"
Jiang Chen paused briefly, a trace of doubt in his eyes. The Cheng Family was one of the Huo Family’s major rivals, yet this person was so polite to him. What’s going on?
"I look forward to witnessing your prowess as well, Senior!"
Despite his doubts, Jiang Chen cupped his fists and returned the courtesy.
"Hmph! Want to make it to the third round? See for yourself if you have the capability! Do you think you’re qualified?"
A cold snort sounded as Jiang Chen felt a hostile gaze fall upon him.
Turning to look, he saw Qin Yuantang glaring at him with a gloomy face from a group behind him.
"If you like to see capabilities, why not join the Great Domain Competition? Why come here to join the Alchemy Dao competition?"
Jiang Chen said indifferently, "Is it because you’re afraid, or do you think you’d embarrass yourself if you went?"
The Qin Family was already a sworn enemy of his, so Jiang Chen no longer felt the need to spare them any face.
"You... sharp-tongued brat!"
Qin Yuantang’s face turned furious, a fleeting killing intent in his eyes.
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A shout rang out, causing everyone to turn their heads toward the high platform.
Yuan Kui stepped to the side of the high platform. With a wave of his hand, beams of golden light flew out from the Lingyuan Mirror. The top hundred had been determined, making further fighting among others meaningless.
Everyone’s Primordial Spirit Power returned to their bodies. They unwillingly cast a glance at the hundred elites standing there, leaving the area disappointed and joining the crowd as spectators, instantly turning from competitors to viewers.
They were eager to see who would stand out in the end and win the first prize in this Alchemy Dao competition and were curious to know if the dynamics of the Five Great Families would change.
"The first round of battles has ended. You now have a quarter-hour to rest. After a quarter-hour, we will start the second round of battles."
Yuan Kui glanced at the top hundred, beckoned the Lingyuan Mirror into his hand, and looked at a small black spot on the mirror with distress, casting a glance at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen shrugged, sat cross-legged, and began to calm his breath with closed eyes.
Huo Qiong wasn’t in his group, and he wasn’t familiar with the others, so he didn’t approach anyone to discuss strategies.
Meanwhile, others gathered in small groups, whispering amongst themselves, pointing at the top ranks of the five groups, perhaps discussing strategies or gathering information.
"Miss Ling’er, it seems Mr Jiang might be targeted by several major forces!"
Lei Wenyuan, seeing several groups clustered together around Jiang Chen’s group, turned and spoke softly.
Behind Jiang Chen, more than a dozen people had formed four groups, with the largest group consisting of seven people, including Qin Yuantang and Ming Yufeng.
"Hmph! A bunch of people with no real skill, only knowing how to play dirty tricks. Brother Jiang Chen will definitely defeat them!"
Lei Ling’er pouted angrily.
"If he’s deliberately targeted, the battle rules might disadvantage Mr Jiang."
Lei Tingfeng spoke gently.
"What are the rules for the second round?"
Lei Ling’er asked softly.
She wasn’t interested in the rules of the battle since she was not participating, but now that it involved Jiang Chen, she couldn’t help but ask.
"The second round is also a group battle, with each group deciding ten people to advance.
The battle is divided into two parts: challenges and rotations.
Those in the top three of the first round can choose whether to accept challenges. If accepted, each must endure challenges from three people. If they win all three, they advance directly; if they lose all three, they are eliminated directly.
If their record is neither all-win nor all-loss, they need to continue with the rotation battle, and previous victories do not count in subsequent tiers.
At the end of a round, the ten with the most victories advance!
Members of the same force cannot challenge each other to prevent cheating."
Lei Wenyuan gently explained the rules of the second round.
"How could it be? It’s unfair to the top three in the first round!"
Lei Ling’er furrowed her brows slightly.
"There’s nothing unfair about it. Whether to accept challenges is up to them. If they don’t want to participate in the rotation battle and want to advance quickly, they should accept. If they don’t think they can win three victories, they shouldn’t accept!"
Lei Tingfeng explained.
The quarter-hour passed with many either resting or strategizing.
"Everyone, time’s up. The second round of battles is starting now. Those without business in the battle area, please clear out!"
Yuan Kui approached the edge of the platform and shouted to the people in the plaza.
At this call, members of major forces rushed into the thousand-meter-wide battle area.
Upon hearing the shout, the crowd left the field, leaving the top hundred at one side of the area.
